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Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

Arizona · Public School District
19
Schools
10,828
Students
$9,792
Per-Pupil Spend
-32% nat'l
32.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) is a public school district in Arizona serving 10,828 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $9,792 is below the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
L. Thomas Heck Middle School05–08630
Verrado Middle School05–08675
Western Sky Middle School05–08954
Wigwam Creek Middle School05–08785
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Litchfield PreschoolPK–PK0
Palm Valley PreschoolPK–PK0
Rancho Santa Fe PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,792-32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
37%
State
50.0%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal
13.2%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,828
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,792, spending is 32% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,828 students.
How much does Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spend per student?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $9,792 per pupil — 32% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
32% of students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
No, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Litchfield Elementary District (4281) serve?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.